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LF62 XVD

2012 Citroen DS4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,979 mi
Last recorded67,979 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF62 XVD
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 67,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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Fail 18 Sep 2025 67,974 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side ON BOTH SIDES... (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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Pass 2 Oct 2024 63,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 56,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 56,848 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 51,911 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Oct 2022 51,820 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Oct 2021 42,003 miles

Emmissions only just passed, smoking on acceleration

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 32,173 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 32,054 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 29,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 29,326 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall - 225/45 zr18 95y xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.6mm - worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 25,192 miles

Exhaust corroded

Slight fluctuation on rear brakes

Suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2017 21,019 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to 2mm age cracked/perished,side wall damaged/perished (4.1.E.1)

emissions close to limit recommend fuel treatment

Fail 21 Sep 2017 21,019 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to 2mm age cracked/perished,side wall damaged/perished (4.1.E.1)

emissions close to limit recommend fuel treatment

Pass 7 Oct 2016 16,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat on rear seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Oct 2016 16,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat on rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2015 10,953 miles

Both front tyres wearing low (3mm

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

How Reliable is the Citroen DS4?

Based on 158,575 MOT tests across 12,192 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
7,055
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
12,192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 2,646
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,121
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LF62 XVD is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Citroen DS4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 69,210 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen DS4 fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 2,646 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF62 XVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen DS4 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen DS4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LF62 XVD is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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